About Salt Springs Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 144
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
General Store
River Access
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
On Site Services
- General Store
Water Access
- River Access
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Reviews (589)
What Guests Are Saying
Salt Springs Recreation Area is a well-maintained campground with spacious sites and friendly staff, making it a popular choice for campers. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, beautiful natural surroundings, and the convenience of being close to the swimming area and fishing spots. While some experienced noise from fellow campers, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Salt Springs Recreation Area is a well-maintained campground with spacious sites and friendly staff, making it a popular choice for campers. Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, beautiful natural surroundings, and the convenience of being close to the swimming area and fishing spots. While some experienced noise from fellow campers, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Frieda D
VerifiedMarch 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: HKUP
Beautiful sites, lots of space between the site
Holly R
VerifiedMarch 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: HKUP
Very nice, well-kept campground and excellent staff. Nice place to camp
Greg B
VerifiedFebruary 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: HKUP
Sites were ok. Don't expect much privacy as it's fairly open. Route 19 right beside the CG was noisy.
Jody H
VerifiedFebruary 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: HKUP
We camp at Salt Springs a lot, it is always a fun relaxing time. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
Shannon C
VerifiedFebruary 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: HKUP
We love this park!
Kevin R
VerifiedFebruary 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: HKUP
Well maintained, great amenities, and friendly and helpful staff at this campground has us anxious to stay again. Thanks for a great experience!
Gary T
VerifiedFebruary 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: HKUP
Very nice park. But reminded me of the Nick Saban commercial for Vrbo. Read the list of rules, more don'ts than do's. Wasn't allowed to wipe off my trailer, would be considered washing which wasn't allowed. Really! Is lifting my hood to check my oil considered performing repairs or maintenance on a vehicle. "And most importantly remember, NO fun" - Nick Saban. There's your list, corroborated by other site campers..
Mark S
VerifiedFebruary 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: HKUP
Great park. Beautiful and nicely set up. Enjoyed our stay. Would definitely stay again.
Daniel H
VerifiedFebruary 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: HKUP
We came for the full hookups but stayed for the Forest experience.
While it’s a 0.5-1 hour drive to the Villages or Blue Spring State Park, we really enjoyed our 12 night stay.
There are a few more rules to observe, but responsible campers/pet owners will have no issues.
In site 27, the low sun in late January early February means no shade from our awning. We’ll try for the opposite side of the road next time.
Excellent laundromat very close as well as diner, Dollar General, and hardware store.
A large number of sites are first come first serve, which is unusual in our experience.
America the Beautiful Senior Pass discount is only applied to camping, not the extra utility fees. It was still a value at about $40/night net.
Jeff B
VerifiedFebruary 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 133, Loop: TENT
This is our second time staying in the tent section of the campground. We enjoy the trees, open spaces, snorkeling with the fish in the springs and the nice hiking trails close by.
Location Salt Springs Recreation Area
Address:
13851 Hwy 19 N
Ft. Mc Coy, FL, 32134
United States
Salt Springs is located 35 miles east of Ocala (I-75), 60 miles west of Daytona Beach (I-95) and 95 miles north of Orlando, Florida.
From I-75 to Ocala: Drive east on State Route 40 for about 12 miles, then turn north on County Road 314 and proceed for 18 miles. Turn north on State Highway 19 and drive for about 0.5 mile to the recreation area entrance on the right.
From I-95 east of Ormond Beach: Take SR 40 west about 40 miles to Highway 19. Turn north on Highway 19 and go about 16 miles to Salt Springs. Continue 0.5 miles to the recreation entrance on the right.
Salt Springs Recreation Area is accessible from I-75 via State Route 40, which is approximately 12 miles to the east. I-95 can also be accessed via State Route 40, which connects to Highway 19.
Latitude & Longitude: 29.3569 / -81.7319
Elevation: 9 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Two vehicles are included in the site fee. However, only 1 vehicle is allowed to park on the site spur unless it completely fits on the asphalt/parking pad. The other vehicle must park in overflow parking. Boats are considered a vehicle and will count towards one of your vehicles if you bring one. An extra vehicle charge will be applied towards boats and vheicles over the allowed 2.
- Vehicles, trailers, campers, motorcycles, etc. must be parked on paved surfaces. Do not park on the grass.
- Generators are not allowed to run during quiet hours.
- Stays are only allowed for 14 days in any 30 day period.
- Be sure to reserve a site that will accommodate your equipment. The site you reserve is your site. You may not move to another site.
- Pets are not allowed into the Day Use area Forest Order #08-05-05-02-13-0207; 36 CFR261.58(s)
- Personal golf carts are not allowed in the Ocala National Forest; if you bring one, it must remain on its trailer
- Maximum 2 vehicles allowed per site; a fee will be charged for extra vehicles
- There is no cell phone coverage or internet service at Salt Springs
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
- Discount passes must be entered at the time of booking for single sites only, all request for refunds will need to be requested online, no onsite refunds will be given.
- Click here for more information about Ocala National Forest
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Last updated: July 11, 2026
